NONE · SIKORSKY S76 · 2017-12-15 · Islamorada, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA18LA053
Event ID
20171215X01947
Type
Accident
Date
2017-12-15
Location
Islamorada, FL, USA
Coordinates
24.922222, -80.630554
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
SIKORSKY
Model
S76
Registration
N911FK
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's activation of the rotor brake while the No. 2 engine was still set to govern the power turbine speed, which resulted in continuous power being applied to the rotor while the rotor brake was engaged and led to excessive friction, heat, and a subsequent fire in the area of the rotor brake.